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What petrol car do you suggest for easy OAP access and a comfortable ride?
Are there sat navs that include a dash cam and the ability to make hands free phone calls?
I'm awaiting delivery of a new Audi S3 and, following a number of car thefts in my street, I'm looking at buying the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser. Given that this has to be wired into the car, does it matter...
I just read an email from you in which there is a review of the Micro Sparrow electric kids scooter. A few days ago, I received an email from Surrey Police that said that all powered vehicles (which include...
I bought a new Renault Zoe 13 months ago. It broke down with charging problems (recovered to the dealer) six months ago and has failed three more times since then, with the most recent being a few weeks...
I had a problem where someone had parked partially across my drive where there is a dropped kerb, making it difficult to get out. The council told me to call the police and the police told me to call the...
We were parked at a local theme park when our car’s tow bar was stolen. We have reported it to the police, but the theme park is refusing to cover the replacement costs as they say it has nothing to do...
I own a high-mileage 2008 Jaguar X-Type Estate, which I use for towing a trailer. Using the trailer means a lot of lugging stuff about because the Jag grounds on the kerb near my rented garage where the...
An article in the newspaper says that drivers are unaware of insurance exclusions relating to driving a partner's car, a test drive or any situation when driving a car that isn't your own. If I went to...
I own a 2003 Audi A4 Cabriolet 2.4 V6 Multitronic, in immaculate aqua marine blue. I bought it brand new from the showroom brochure in June 2003. It has a full service history and only 65k on the clock....
I recently kept my car taxed but not insured in my private garage for a few days before selling. I took temporary insurance to demonstrate the car. Did I commit a criminal offence by not submitting a SORN?...
Is the additional cost of NCD protection worth it given that I have nine years NCD?
I've received a NIP dated 15 November for doing 35mph in a 30mph zone on 30 August. I believe the police have 14 days to issue these but obviously, this had been 14 weeks. How do I respond to it?
What car would you recommend for a new driver. I am trying to keep the insurance to a minimum and only have £1000 to £1600 to spend
As well as advising insurance and breakdown companies, what documents would the DVLA require upon the death of a driver who owns a car?
My car was declared a Category N write-off following an incident for which the other party admitted full liability. I disputed a first phoned offer from his insurer and immediately emailed them with six...
I recently had another driver intentionally drive across some of my possessions in a car park. He admitted to seeing them as well. I made a personal claim against the other driver's insurance and his wife...
I am looking for a restored MG TF to ship to Thailand. Can you tell me the best place to search? I am living outside the UK.
I have read your report about poor real life mpg for plug-in hybrids if not plugged in. Why are they less efficient than conventional hybrids if used in the same way?
Can you recommend the best pickup truck for £3500. I need to drive up mountain tracks in Mallorca and navigate narrow village roads.
My disabled sister has bought a small, fold-up electric buggy to give her mobility when she is out of her car. She needs a car that can be fitted with a winch to lift the buggy in and out of the back....
I drive an Audi A3 which I have had for seven years and am pleased with. However as we get older, we find long journeys are less comfortable and have thought of getting a SUV giving us easier access and...
We are a family of six, moving to France next year and we need to be able to transport bikes. With the concerns regarding diesel, we would like a petrol vehicle. What would you suggest? We have looked...
Which SUV has the highest off the ground height for a disabled person to be able to get easily in the cabin?
My Ford Mondeo the dashboard info tells me my average mpg is 57.2 - way above what I see on Real MPG. Could this be a true figure or computer error?
I have just received a £100 parking charge notice from Parking Eye for using the Crewe Arms Hotel in Crewe for apparently around 30 minutes. It was late in the evening around 11pm and quite dark hence...
My wife had an accident and as a result the insurance company wrote the car off. I disputed this, but the engineer stuck by his decision. Having got the car back, I noticed that the engineer had over estimated...
I'm looking for a large estate to carry quite a lot of kit for medieval reenactment gear. Ideally something not that new but reasonably reliable from say 2009 onwards. It's for my daughter and two children,...
My mother-in-law is spending more time back in the UK and is in need of a car. The car will be used mainly in a London suburb but it will need to head to Cornwall a few times a year and left for a month...
I have a 2005 Ford Mondeo ST220 with 100k miles which I love. it's immaculate inside and out. I've spent £2000 in the last 12 months replacing the clutch and flywheel, lower arms, suspension, brakes etc....
We purchased (privately) a 2003 BMW 3-Series 1.8-litre petrol automatic in late 2016, with 49,000 recorded miles. It has a stamped BMW Service Record, full MoT etc.The BMW had, prior to our purchase, three...
Last July I was involved in an accident with a foreign-registered car. The claim is still ongoing and my company are very poor at communicating updates with progress painfully slow. I have provided all...
My 2007 Skoda Octavia was hit by a van on a roundabout and the insurance company are indicating that it could be declared a write-off. The damage is to the two near-side doors which still shut perfectly...
I'll be driving to France in May 2019. Will I be able to use my UK driving licence or will I have to get some sort of international permit?
My car has been written off and I would like to purchase it back from my insurers. They have quoted a salvage price which I think is high. How can I find out what my car is worth for salvage please?
Do you have any suggestions for obtaining an insurance policy with an agreed value of £8000 for a 1999 Saab 9-3 Viggen? It has done 81,000 miles, is completely unmodified and hasn't been used for track...
I don't have speed camera alerts on the built in sat nav in my car and was told by the dealer they are not legal. I could use Google Maps but don't know how to include speed cameras. My old Garmin gave...
Which steam cleaner would you choose for cleaning car engines?
A car damaged my front bumper when it was parked without me in it. The other driver admitted fault and her insurance paid for all repairs. My insurance renewal had £30 added because of my ‘no fault accident'....
I want a car that is small on the outside but large on the inside, with space for carrying stuff. Which car is suitable?
We need to get a new car to accommodate a new child next year, which will give us three children under five. I'd really like an SUV (we live in the hills) but don't really want a seven seater. We probably...
We need a car for an electric wheelchair. It is heavy and comes to pieces so we will probably swap both our cars for a more suitable vehicle. Ideally with a lower boot opening and wonder if you could suggest...
I recently purchased a 1986 Mercedes Benz SL 300 (R107) and I'm about to lay it up for the winter in a garage. Would you recommend adding a fuel stabiliser to the petrol in the tank and, if so, which brand...
I have a 1983 Alfa GTV which has been off the road and garaged since 1992, well before SORN came in. I have the old style V5 logbook What do I need to get the car valued and sold? Would i need a new style...
I would be interested in your opinion about DPF problems and whether some mechanics and main dealers make a big deal out of problems that are otherwise easily and cheaply resolvable? A couple of Polish...
There seem to be lots of websites offering HPI style checks. Is it better to go with the original, or AA/RAC, or use one of these slightly cheaper service providers? Also I take it this service is not...
Should one be wary of Webuyanycar valuations? I was offered £3600 on provisionally setting up an appointment but the price online dropped to £3400 so am dubious about actually going to their venue. My...
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